Makanjuola’s lawyer, Paul Erokoro (SAN), however, drew the court’s attention to his client’s bail application, saying that the application has been served on the prosecution and sought the court’s permission to move it.

On his part, Amobi’s lawyer, Omeoga Chukwu. Although they pleaded not guilty to the charges, the trial judge, Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court in Lagos, ordered their remand in prison until a trial date is fixed.

The accused later got the court’s nod to move the bail applications. Arguing Makanjuola’s bail application, Erokoro said his client was a former member of the House of Representatives and as such he is prepared to face his trial.

The spokesman for the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, said the probe on the couple was sequel to a petition against them.

Uwujaren said: “I can confirm that the petition is before the commission and receiving necessary attention.”

In the said petition signed by Abba El-Mustapha on behalf of youths united against corruption in Nigeria, Omishore was accused of allegedly listing his wife as a grade level 12 employee of the National Assembly, though she is a nurse in the United States.